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Maintenance
Compact spare tire replacement A compact spare tire has a shorter
tread life than a regular size tire.
Replace it when you can see the
tread wear indicator bars on the tire.
The replacement compact spare tire
should be the same size and design
tire as the one provided with your
new vehicle and should be mounted
on the same compact spare tire
wheel. The compact spare tire is not
designed to be mounted on a regular
size wheel, and the compact spare
tire wheel is not designed for mount-
ing a regular size tire.
Wheel replacement When replacing the metal wheels for
any reason, make sure the new
wheels are equivalent to the original
factory units in diameter, rim width
and offset.
Tire tractionTire traction can be reduced if you
drive on worn tires, tires that are
improperly inflated or on slippery
road surfaces. Tires should be
replaced when tread wear indicators
appear. Slow down whenever there
is rain, snow or ice on the road to
reduce the possibility of losing con-
trol of the vehicle.Tire maintenance In addition to proper inflation, correct
wheel alignment helps to decrease
tire wear. If you find a tire is worn
unevenly, have your dealer check the
wheel alignment.
When you have new tires installed,
make sure they are balanced. This
will increase vehicle ride comfort and
tire life. Additionally, a tire should
always be rebalanced if it is removed
from the wheel.
WARNING
A wheel that is not the correct
size may adversely affect wheel
and bearing life, braking and
stopping abilities, handling
characteristics, ground clear-
ance, body-to-tire clearance,
snow chain clearance,
speedometer and odometer cal-
ibration, headlight aim and
bumper height.
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Maintenance64
7FUSES
A vehicle’s electrical system is pro-
tected from electrical overload dam-
age by fuses.
This vehicle has 2 (or 3) fuse panels,
one located in the driver’s side panel
bolster, the other in the engine com-
partment near the battery.
If any of your vehicle’s lights, acces-
sories, or controls do not work, check
the appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse
has blown, the element inside the
fuse will melt.
If the electrical system does not
work, first check the driver’s side
fuse panel.
Always replace a blown fuse with
one of the same rating.
If the replacement fuse blows, this
indicates an electrical problem. Avoid
using the system involved and imme-
diately consult an authorized Kia
dealer.Three kinds of fuses are used: blade
type for lower amperage rating, car-tridge type, and multi fuse for higheramperage ratings.
✽ ✽ NOTICEThe actual fuse/relay panel label
may differ from equipped items.
WARNING
- Fuse
replacement
Never replace a fuse with any-
thing but another fuse of the
same rating.
A higher capacity fuse could cause damage and possibly a
fire.
Never install a wire or alu- minum foil instead of the
proper fuse - even as a tem-
porary repair. It may cause
extensive wiring damage and
a possible fire.
CAUTION
Do not use a screwdriver or anyother metal object to removefuses because it may cause ashort circuit and damage thesystem.
OLM079051N
Normal
Normal
■
Blade type
■ Cartridge type
■ Multi fuse Blown
Blown
Normal Blown
Normal Blown
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Maintenance74
7APPEARANCE CAREExterior careExterior general caution It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warning
and caution statements that appear
on the label.
Finish maintenanceWashing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish
from rust and deterioration, wash it
thoroughly and frequently at least
once a month with lukewarm or cold
water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road
driving, you should wash it after each
off-road trip. Pay special attention to
the removal of any accumulation of
salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign
materials. Make sure the drain holes
in the lower edges of the doors and
rocker panels are kept clear and
clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial pollution and similar
deposits can damage your vehicle’s
finish if not removed immediately.
Even prompt washing with plain
water may not completely remove all
these deposits. A mild soap, safe for
use on painted surfaces, may be
used.
After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-
oughly with lukewarm or cold water.
Do not allow soap to dry on the fin-
ish.
CAUTION
Do not use strong soap, chem-
ical detergents or hot water,and do not wash the vehicle indirect sunlight or when thebody of the vehicle is warm.
Be careful when washing the side windows of your vehicle.Especailly, with high-pressurewater. Water may leak throughthe windows and wet the inte-rior.
To prevent damage to the plastic parts and lamps, donot clean with chemical sol-vents or strong detergents.
WARNING -
Wet brakes
After washing the vehicle, test
the brakes while driving slowly
to see if they have been affected
by water. If braking performance
is impaired, dry the brakes by
applying them lightly while
maintaining a slow forward
speed.
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Maintenance
Aluminum or chrome wheel main-tenance The aluminum or chrome wheels are
coated with a clear protective finish.
Do not use any abrasive cleaner, polishing compound, solvent, or
wire brushes on aluminum or
chrome wheels. They may scratch
or damage the finish.
Clean the wheel when it has cooled.
Use only a mild soap or neutral detergent, and rinse thoroughly
with water. Also, be sure to clean
the wheels after driving on salted
roads. This helps prevent corro-
sion.
Avoid washing the wheels with highspeed vehicle wash brushes.
Do not use any alkaline or acid detergents It may damage and cor-
rode the aluminum or chrome
wheels coated with a clear protec-
tive finish.
Corrosion protectionProtecting your vehicle from corro-
sion
By using the most advanced design
and construction practices to combat
corrosion, we produce vehicles of
the highest quality. However, this is
only part of the job. To achieve the
long-term corrosion resistance your
vehicle can deliver, the owner's
cooperation and assistance is also
required.
Common causes of corrosion
The most common causes of corro-
sion on your vehicle are:
Road salt, dirt and moisture that isallowed to accumulate underneath
the vehicle.
Removal of paint or protective coatings by stones, gravel, abra-
sion or minor scrapes and dents
which leave unprotected metal
exposed to corrosion.
WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test
the brakes while driving slowly
to see if they have been affected
by water. If braking performance
is impaired, dry the brakes by
applying them lightly while
maintaining a slow forward
speed.
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Index2IA/V Mode ......................................................................4-\
80
AC Inverter ..................................................................4-152
Active eco system ..........................................................5-54Active eco operation ................................................5-54
Air bag warning label ....................................................3-77
Air bag warning light ....................................................3-50
Air bags........................................................................\
..3-47 Operation ..................................................................3-48
Do not install a child restraint on the
Front passenger’s seat ..............................................3-50
Air bag warning light ................................................3-50
SRS components and functions ................................3-51
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ......................3-60
Side air bag................................................................3-66
Curtain air bag ..........................................................3-67
SRS care ....................................................................3-74\
Air bag warning label................................................3-77
Air cleaner ....................................................................7-39\
Airconditioning system................................................4-121 Manual climate control system ..............................4-121
Airconditioning system................................................4-131 Automatic climate control system ..........................4-131 Alarm system ................................................................4-19
All wheel drive ..............................................................5-23
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ......................................5-34
Appearance care ............................................................7-74
Exterior care ..............................................................7-74
Interior care ..............................................................7-79
Armrest (rear) ................................................................3-24
Ashtray ........................................................................\
4-154
Automatic climate control system ..............................4-131 Automatic heating and air conditioning..................4-133
Manual heating and air conditioning ......................4-134
Air conditioning ......................................................4-139
Automatic transaxle ......................................................5-16 Sports mode ..............................................................5-18
Shift-lock override ....................................................5-20
Battery........................................................................\
....7-47
Battery saver function..................................................4-108
Blind spot detection system ..........................................5-49 Warning type ............................................................5-50
Detecting sensor ........................................................5-51
Warning Message ......................................................5-51
Non operating condition............................................5-53
Bottle holder ................................................................4-150
Brake system..................................................................5-30 Power brakes ............................................................5-30A
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Index
Flat tire ........................................................................\
....6-8Jack and tools ..............................................................6-8
Removing and storing the spare tire ..........................6-9
Changing tires ..........................................................6-11
Compact spare tire ....................................................6-15
Floor mat anchor(s) ....................................................4-155
Fluid ........................................................................\
......7-36 Brakes/clutch fluid ....................................................7-36
Washer fluid ..............................................................7-37
Fog light (front) ..........................................................4-112
Front seat adjustment - Manual ......................................3-5
Front seat adjustment - power ........................................3-6
Fuel Economy ................................................................4-89
Fuel filler lid ..................................................................4-40
Fuel Gauge ....................................................................4-72\
Fuel requirements ............................................................1-3
Fuse switch ....................................................................7-66\
Fuses ........................................................................\
......7-64 Instrument panel fuse ................................................7-65
Fuse switch ................................................................7-66
Multi fuse ..................................................................7-67
Fuse/relay panel description......................................7-68 Gauges ........................................................................\
..4-71
Glove box ....................................................................4-14\
6
Gross vehicle weight ......................................................8-5
Hazard warning flasher................................................4-107
Hazardous driving conditions ........................................5-57
Headlamp escort function ............................................4-108
Headlamp welcome ....................................................4-108
Headlamp welcome function ......................................4-108
Headrest(front) ..............................................................3-10
Headrest(rear) ................................................................3-22
Heated steering wheel....................................................4-51
Heater ........................................................................\
..4-131
Automatic climate control system ..........................4-131
High - beam operation ................................................4-111
Hight adjustment............................................................3-28
Highway driving ............................................................5-61
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ......................................5-41
Hood ........................................................................\
......4-38
Horn ........................................................................\
......4-51
How to use this manual ..................................................1-2F
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Index6IIgnition switch position ..................................................5-5
Immobilizer system ........................................................4-8
Indicator light ................................................................4-91
Inside rearview mirror ..................................................4-55
Instrument cluster ..........................................................4-68Instrument panel illumination ..................................4-69
LCD Display Control ................................................4-70
Gauges ......................................................................4-\
71
Transaxle Shift Indicator ..........................................4-74
Instrument panel fuse ....................................................7-65
Instrument panel overview ..............................................2-5
Interior care....................................................................7-99\
Interior features............................................................4-149 Cup holder ..............................................................4-149
Sunvisor ..................................................................4-150
Bottle holder ............................................................4-150
Power outlet ............................................................4-151
Floor mat anchor(s) ................................................4-155
Luggage net (holder) ..............................................4-156
Side curtain..............................................................4-156
Interior lamp AUTO cut ..............................................4-117
Interior light ................................................................4-117 Interior lamp AUTO cut ..........................................4-117
Map lamp ................................................................4-118
Room lamp ..............................................................4-117
Luggage lamp ..........................................................4-119 Vanity mirror lamp ..................................................4-119
Interior overview ............................................................2-4
Jack and tools ..................................................................6-8
Jump starting....................................................................6-5
KEY ........................................................................\
........5-5 Ignition switch position ..............................................5-5
Keys ........................................................................\
........4-4 Immobilizer system ....................................................4-8
Label ........................................................................\
......3-77 Air bag warning label................................................3-77
Tire sidewall labeling ................................................7-56
Tire specification and pressure label ........................8-10
Refrigerant label ........................................................8-10
Lap/shoulder belt ..........................................................3-27
LCD display ..................................................................4-75 LCD modes ..............................................................4-75
Service Mode ............................................................4-76
User Settings Mode ..................................................4-78
A/V Mode..................................................................4-80
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Index
Turn By Turn Mode ..................................................4-80
Warning Messages ....................................................4-81
LCD Display Control ....................................................4-70
LCD modes ....................................................................4-75\
Lighting........................................................................\
4-108 Battery saver function ............................................4-108
Headlamp escort function ......................................4-108
Headlamp welcome function ..................................4-108
Lighting control ......................................................4-109
High - beam operation ............................................4-111
Turn signals ............................................................4-112
Front fog light ........................................................4-112
Daytime running light ............................................4-109
Lighting control ..........................................................4-109 Autolight..................................................................4-110
Lubricants and capacities ................................................8-6
Luggage net (holder) ..................................................4-156
Luggage room lamp ....................................................4-119
Luggage volume ..............................................................8-5
Maintenance ....................................................................7-5 Maintenance services ..................................................7-5
Owner maintenance ....................................................7-7
Scheduled maintenance service ..................................7-9
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..........7-27
Tire maintenance ......................................................7-55 Maintenance schedule ..................................................7-10
Maintenance services ......................................................7-5
Manual climate control system....................................4-121
Manual transaxle............................................................5-13
Map lamp ....................................................................4-118
Mirrors ........................................................................\
..4-55
Day/night rearview mirror ........................................4-55
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) ................................4-56
Inside rearview mirror ..............................................4-55
Outside rearview mirror ............................................4-64
Moonroof, see panorama sunroof ..................................4-44
Multi fuse ......................................................................7-\
67
Odometer ......................................................................4-\
73
Oil (Engine) ..................................................................7-31
Outside rearview mirror ................................................4-64
Overheats ........................................................................\
6-7
Owner maintenance ........................................................7-7
Panorama sunroof ..........................................................4-44
Parking brake ................................................................5-32 Checking the parking brake ......................................7-38
Power brakes..................................................................5-30
Power outlet ................................................................4-151
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Index10ITowing ........................................................................\
..6-17Towing service ..........................................................6-17
Trailer towing ................................................................5-66
Transaxle ........................................................................\
5-13 Manual transaxle ......................................................5-13
Automatic transaxle ..................................................5-16
Transaxle Shift Indicator ..............................................4-74
Trip A/B ........................................................................\
4-88
Trip computer ................................................................4-87 Trip A/B ....................................................................4-88\
Fuel Economy ..........................................................4-89
Turn By Turn Mode ......................................................4-80
Turn signals ..................................................................4-112
User Settings Mode ......................................................4-78
Vanity mirror lamp ......................................................4-119
Vehicle break-in process ..................................................1-5
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ..............................8-9
Vehicle stability management ........................................5-40
Vehicle weight ..............................................................5-81 Warning light ................................................................4-91
Warning Messages ........................................................4-81
Washer fluid ..................................................................7-37
Welcome system ..........................................................4-108
Headlamp welcome ................................................4-108
Wheel alignment and tire balance ................................7-53
Wheel replacement ........................................................7-55
Windows ........................................................................\
4-33 Power window lock button ......................................4-36
Windshield defrosting and defogging..........................4-142
Windshield washers ....................................................4-115
Windshield wipers ......................................................4-114
Winter driving ................................................................5-63 Snow tires ..................................................................5-63
Wiper blades ..................................................................7-43
Wipers and washers ....................................................4-113 Windshield wipers ..................................................4-114
Windshield washers ................................................4-115UV
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